Europe Deadly Storms and Floods
Key Questions
What severe weather hit Zagreb, Croatia?
On April 3, Zagreb was struck by a hurricane with winds exceeding 120 km/h, causing widespread ruins, hail damage, and flood risks. Videos describe chaos in the Balkans with the city left in ruins.
What is the impact of the storm in Greece?
A storm on April 2-3 killed one person in Nea Makri near Athens, flooded homes, stranded hundreds with gale winds, caused power outages, and disrupted travel. Cities are submerging, creating a travel nightmare.
How are floods affecting Italy?
Deadly floods are devastating southern and central Italy, trapping people in homes and necessitating rescues. More rain is expected, worsening the havoc.
Why are skies turning red in Southern Europe?
A massive Saharan dust storm is engulfing North Africa and Southern Europe, creating red skies and transport chaos. The dust plume is visible across the region.
What is the overall weather situation in Europe?
Europe is under an extreme weather alert due to deadly storms, floods, hurricane-force winds, hail, and Saharan dust. The situation remains developing with ongoing risks.
Croatia Zagreb Apr3 hurricane 120+kmh ruins/hail/floods; Italy S/C deadly floods + Stromboli volcano eruption post-M6.7 quake flank collapse lava risks; Greece Apr2-3+ storms/floods 1+ dead Athens + Saharan dust chaos/Santorini magma warnings 10m tsunami risk; extreme weather alert.